Additional Information
English
Description of the PTY codes:
NEWS: News.
AFFAIRS: Topical program expanding or enlarging upon the news — debate, or analysis.
INFO: Program the purpose of which is to impart advice in the widest sense.
SPORT: Program concerned with any aspect of sports.
EDUCATE: Educational programs.
DRAMA: All radio plays and serials.
CULTURE: Programs concerning any aspect of national or regional culture, including language, theatre, etc.
SCIENCE: Programs about natural sciences and technology.
VARIED: Used for mainly
POP M: Commercial music of current popular appeal.
ROCK M: Rock music.
M.O.R. M: Current contemporary music considered to be “easy- listening.”
LIGHT M: Instrumental music, and vocal or choral works.
CLASSICS: Performances of major orchestral works, symphonies, chamber music, etc.
OTHER M: Music not fitting into any of the other categories.
WEATHER: Weather reports and forecasts.
FINANCE: Stock Market reports, commerce, trading etc.
CHILDREN: Programs targeted at a young audience.
SOCIAL A: Programs about sociology, history, geography, psychology and society.
RELIGION: Religious programs.
PHONE IN: Involving members of the public expressing their views either by phone or at a public forum.
TRAVEL: Travel information.
LEISURE: Programs about recreational activities.
JAZZ: | Jazz music. |
COUNTRY: Songs which originate from, or continue the musical tradition of the American Southern States.
NATIONAL: Current popular music of the nation or region in that country’s language.
OLDIES: Music from the
FOLK M: Music which has its roots in the musical culture of a particular nation.
DOCUMENT: Program concerning factual matters, presented in an investigative style.
TRAFFIC: Traffic announcement.
Classification of the PTY codes for some FM stations may be different from the above list.
Maintenance
To get the best performance of the unit, keep your discs, tapes, and mechanism clean.
Handling discs
• Remove the disc from its case by holding it at the edge while pressing the center hole lightly.
• Do not touch the shiny surface of the disc, or bend the disc.
• Put the disc back in its case after use to prevent warping.
• Be careful not to scratch the surface of the disc when placing it back in its case.
•Avoid exposure to direct sunlight, temperature extremes, and moisture.
To clean the disc
Wipe the disc with a soft cloth in a straight line from center to edge.
DO NOT use any solvent — such as conventional record cleaner, spray, thinner, or benzine — to clean the disc.
Handling cassette tapes
• If the tape is loose in its cassette, take up the slack by inserting a pencil in one of the reels and rotating.
•If the tape is loose, it may get stretched, cut, or caught in the cassette.
•Be careful not to touch the tape
surface.
•Avoid the following places to store the tape:
— In dusty places
— In direct sunlight or heat
—In moist areas
—Near a magnet
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